RCMP remind drivers to be safe this long weekend

With the Heritage Day long weekend on the horizon, Alberta RCMP are reminding drivers to keep safety top of mind.

Motorists are urged to avoid impaired driving, stay free of distractions, and adjust their speed based on road and weather conditions.

That includes staying alert for other road users like cyclists, pedestrians, and off-highway vehicles.

Seatbelts should be worn at all times, and drivers are encouraged to let someone know their route before heading out.

Sgt. Darrin Turnbull with Alberta RCMP says many collisions are preventable.

He’s urging Albertans to leave early, drive carefully, and help keep roadways safe for everyone this long weekend.

For more tips, follow the RCMP on Facebook and X @RCMPAlberta.

Story written by Bernd Van’t Klooster 

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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